SARS-CoV-2 infection in captive hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius), Belgium

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Francis Vercammen
Ann Brigitte Cay
Sophie Gryseels
Nadège Balmelle
Léa Joffrin
Koenraad Van Hoorde
Bavo Verhaegen
Elisabeth Mathijs
Rianne Van Vredendaal
Tanmay Dharmadhikari
Koen Chiers
Tim Van Olmen
Gianfilippo Agliani
Judith Van den Brand
Herwig Leirs

Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde van Antwerpen

Two adult female hippos in Zoo Antwerp who were naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed nasal discharge for a few days. Virus was detected by immunocytochemistry and PCR in nasal swab samples and by PCR in faeces and pool water. Serology was also positive. No treatment was necessary.

Originele taal-2	Engels
Artikel nummer	316
Tijdschrift	Animals
Volume	13
Aantal pagina’s	8
ISSN	2076-2615
DOI's	https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020316
Status	Gepubliceerd - 16-jan.-2023

DOI

https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020316
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